Possible late growth spurt?

**TheGodJr** · 03-22-2010

I am 19, and haven't really hit a major growth spurt yet. I was like 5'4-5'5 in 5th grade(!) and now only 5'9. I started getting pubes in 5th-6th grade, but didnt really get a deep voice until 9th grade (got made fun of a lot in middle school) and my voice still cracks from time to time. I smoked weed heavily from 10th to 12th grade, but have been clean for 7-8 months. I recently started weightlifting regularly and have had some impressive gains. I have had facial hair since about 10th-11th grade but only on my chin/neck area, only now am i starting to get coarser hair from my chin to my ears. I have had a few longer black hairs pop out on my chest recently (which i wont dare pluck!). I have always had a very small flaccid penis, and now (probably due to PE) I am much more a shower than a grower (although EL hasn't increased much)

The past week or so, I have been tired all the time (especially at work) throughout the day. The past few days I have had an appetite big enough to feed a family of 4 (ex. today at 8, i ate 2 waffles and a bowl of cabbage with meatballs; at 930-10 i was STARVING so i ate a hot dog after class at about 1045. After my next class was over at 1150 I was hungry again, so i ate another hot dog. Before my next class at 1, I was hungry AGAIN so I ate a bagel with cream cheese. Finally after class at 2 I was hungry again so I smashed on a $5 footlong) normally I just eat breakfast and again between my 1150-1 class, then before work at 5, on my break at work, and something small before bed

All the signs point to a late growth spurt, so of course I have a few questions:

1) What are the other possibilities that could cause this (other than a growth spurt)?

2) Assuming it is, how much should I expect to grow, both in height and the penis department?

3) What are some things I can do to maximize my growth potential?

4) What are some things I should avoid that could potentially harm this spurt?

5) I have a 72.5" wingspan... which is long for my height. Any reason for this?

Thank you

**vulcan** · 03-22-2010

At 19, still possible you could grow more.

Not an expert but, ensuring that you get at least 8 hours of good quality sleep & eat plenty of protein.

These are the 2 big things to ensure. Try to sleep in as dark a room as possible.

Also you could optimise the possibility of growth by getting good quality protein (turkey, eggs, lean beef/chicken, protein shakes) as opposed to hot dogs.

**LOL** · 03-22-2010

Originally Posted by vulcan

At 19, still possible you could grow more.

Not an expert but, ensuring that you get at least 8 hours of good quality sleep & eat plenty of protein.

These are the 2 big things to ensure. Try to sleep in as dark a room as possible.

Also you could optimise the possibility of growth by getting good quality protein (turkey, eggs, lean beef/chicken, protein shakes) as opposed to hot dogs.

Whats the big deal about sleeping in the dark?

**vulcan** · 03-22-2010

Ok, perhaps i over emphasised it a bit , but it can affect sleep quality if you have lights on. Also it is a good idea to try & reduce artificial light in the evening, your body starts to respond to the changing light outside & you feel tired. These were just things that came to mind. It is unlikely that he will grow much more at 19, but the best quality sleep possible will at least give him the best chance, IMO.

**TheGodJr** · 03-23-2010

thanks for the responses! I am gonna do everything i can to make sure i grow as much as possible. I hope to be at least 5'11"

**showtym** · 03-23-2010

good luck growing your body in all directions!!

height-wise..there's a chance that you will grow and there's a chance that you won't grow.. people have growth spurts until they hit 24 years old.. for males at least..
it's a small percentage of people and it may sound like an euphemism.

but in the end, believe that you can grow, and that you will grow, and chances are that you will be taller in a year or two. Always keep a positive attitude and be grateful for your health as of now. and imagine the ideal height you want to be in a year from now and work towards becoming that image that you have molded for yourself. As Einstein said, "imagination is more powerful than knowledge."

Some of the PEGym members also covered this topic on the forum as well.. it was regarding "the secret" and it was about your thoughts creating reality. I am also a firm believer in that idea and it wouldn't hurt to believe that you can become the person you want to be if you really put your mind into it.

**PowerThruPE** · 03-23-2010

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**Batwoman** · 03-23-2010

At 19 it is certainly possible that you are having a real natural growth spurt. Don't mess with it. Eat well, sleep well, and see what happens. The timing on growth is different for everyone, and some people grow well into their 20s. I know a man who grew 6 inches one year at college (his mother thought he had a brain tumor and rushed him to the doctor when he came home). Anyway, exercise, sleep, and healthy lifestyle is what's best.

**annamilton** · 03-25-2010

You are indeed experiencing a growth spurt. I read it once in a book that men usually end their growth at the age of 21. So you basically have at least 2 years more to achieve your desired height. Don't worry because it's not too late at all.

As most of them said, try to grow naturally. Sleep well and rest well. Stress might mess your growth spurt, so avoid it as much as possible. Growth supplements also may help you out, but I'd still prefer the natural way.

**SouthernJoe** · 03-25-2010

Wether it is or isn't you should be happy with being 5'9'', nothing wrong with it and there is nothing wrong with you for being 5'9''.

Too many people place so much emphasis on height. I tend to see it more so with people who are 5'10 and taller who think they are too short or below average height.

I'm 5'5'', nothing I can do about it.